Tools 4 Teaching

Allison Burczyk

2024-02

Every time I go inside it feels welcoming!! They have such a good store. Their staff is beyond nice. Their store is for any age which is so helpful. The summer bridge program has been a huge help. And the store oh my gosh it’s so clean even the restrooms are clean. So a big thanks to Tools and their fantastic staff thank you!!! 😁 no matter what people say or do your store will remain number 1!

Misha Engleman

2024-03

This store has a fantastic number of selections for classrooms and child-oriented activities. It is a joyful shopping experience. Plus, the clerks are so helpful.

M D

2023-08

LOVE the "Teacher Store"! Tools 4 Teaching is FABULOUS! Highly recommend, they have a great selection of classroom tools for schools and all ages. They have so many great bulletin board backgrounds, accents, themes, and posters. They have so many different items and unique gifts. I was tickled to see their live frog aquariums the last time I was in, so fun!

Collin MacQuarrie

2023-05

This really is an amazing place. It’s so CLEAN and organized and the atmosphere is very pleasant! I’m not even a teacher and I love this store lol. My girlfriend is a preschool teacher and she and I came over here from Owensboro, and let me tell you…she was in heaven! She gets a lot of her classroom supplies here whenever she can.Such a great place…and everything is high quality! I might just come over here by myself sometime 👀😂

Claire Peacock

2024-02

Many items to choose from for all ages. The owner is very friendly and informative!

Garry Holder

2022-05

This is one of the best stores ever! They have everything you could possibly want and more lots of toys, games, sensory items, books, workbooks, tons of different craft supplies and diy kits, science experiments, outdoor fun, and so much more. My daughter absolutely loves it, this is by far her favorite place to shop. I can't say enough great things about the owner and staff. They are all so helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. If you haven't checked this store out, it's a must! Thank you Tools 4 Teaching!

Mindy Kranpitz

2022-05

This place is absolutely FANTASTIC! No junky passive toys. Instead find active fun toys for all ages.Extremely helpful, knowledgeable staff. And they gift wrap for free! Our granddaughter ‘shopped’ a birthday basket of toys that friends and relatives could choose from, so she got things she liked and it was still a surprise because you could select the item (and price) you wanted. Oh, and did I mention they gift wrap for free?!

Patti Corbett

2023-05

Fantastic resource for Teacher Supplies, Educational Gifts and much more.

Olivia Happe

2023-05

I don’t want to be one of those people…but I am so unhappy with the customer service at Tools 4 Teaching. I spent $130 at their store on a Tonies box + 2 characters. After getting home and listening to them I decided I would exchange them since one was hard to understand and the other was a bit scary. I looked at the receipt to assure I could return before driving there and it said I could as long as I had the receipt and it wasn’t a book or special order. We drove there, found the ones we wanted and looked around the store for awhile. We took our others up to the counter and I said “I would like to exchange these” to which the worker said “okay no problem.” She then went back to get, I’m assuming, her boss/the owner. The owner said “sorry these can’t be returned because they have been opened.” I know I should have seen the tiny sign posted above the register that said if something has been opened it can’t be returned, but the worker didn’t mention anything when I bought $130 worth of merchandise, so I assumed (wrongly yes) that it wouldn’t be an issue. The very rude boss proceeds to say “it would be like somebody opening sheets and laying on them..nobody would want to buy those after being returned.” I understand the point she was trying to get across, but 1) that’s very unprofessional to say and 2) I didn’t lay on this plastic character piece. Somebody would definitely be okay with buying them on clearance (or at their “sidewalk sale”), but they would never think to have a sale on any of their merchandise. I have always prioritized going to Tools 4 Teaching over places such as Target, Walmart, Amazon since they are a trusty, local business, but that all changed due to one visit. I chose to get a Tonie box there instead of going to a place like target, because I wanted to buy local. I should have gone to Amazon or target because they accept returns even if something has been opened. The rude owner then proceeded to ask if there was something wrong with them. I told her the one tony was scary to listen to (mentioned monsters coming out of the closet) especially at bed time. She says “yeah sorry.” So why did you even ask? At the end of the day, it was my fault for not reading the small sign taped on the desk, but I assumed with a big purchase the worker would’ve made sure I was aware. And if that is the policy they really need to put it on the receipt that I had checked multiple times before making the trip there. And this worker/boss/owner really needs to take some customer service initiative from the other workers who were very respectful because the snide comment was very unnecessary and not at all comparable. I will stick to Amazon or big name stores from now on to get these at a fraction of the cost and to be able to return them. I know one persons opinion doesn’t matter, but it really upsets me with how this entire situation was handled and that they clearly don’t prioritize customers…just the price tag. And a tiny sign beside the register shouldn’t mean anything if it’s not on the receipt.

J Dogan

2021-05

This store has a great selection of games and educational toys along with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff. It is an asset to our community. I appreciate the stores response to the current pandemic, offering curbside and requiring masks after reopening. I would encourage everyone to support this local business.

Ashley Schmitz

2023-05

I was looking for a specific (apparently backordered/out of print) combination of bulletin board borders. I could find one at one online store and one at another, but T4T had both in stock. At first I was wary about ordering from someone so far away and not one of the "big guys", but decided to try it anyway.Everything came within two days, and was packaged correctly and very securely (something the "big guys" don't usually do). Overall, I was extremely satisfied and really glad I took a chance on this small business! Thank you for supporting teachers and classrooms. I will be back!

Deborah Knight

2019-05

I love this place! I enjoy shopping and my children love the classes and shopping as well.

Brittany Zurn

2018-05

Fantastic place. I was disappointed when The Teachers Aide closed, but this is a far better replacement. They have everything I could need to decorate my classroom. Plus a huge selection of resources and educational games/materials. The staff is also super friendly and willing to help in anyway.

Lori A

2019-05

I really enjoy going here & I'm not a teacher! I can find workbooks, games, activities for my child to stimulate the brain. They have an activity once a month or so that is fun for the kids & it gives me a good excuse to go look for more tools. The staff are always friendly & truly seem to enjoy being there. I've never encountered one without a smile

Maurita Wills

2022-05

Love, love, love this store! My go to place to shop, I enjoy shopping local, the exception sales team, the extra TLC. The gift wrap is over the top, not to mention how they care for the safety of all who shop there!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

JAMES E. DURHAM

2021-05

Outstanding facility that offers everything you could possibly want or need for the classroom or student needs. Today we had a couple of posters laminated. Be sure to check this place out because I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.

Shannon Wenning

2020-05

Great store!! So many cool things in there, for your classroom and just for fun. It's way too eat to spend way too much. I'm so happy it's here!!

Gary Ricketts

2022-05

Very nice store, has everything we need to homeschool. However I don’t need a face mask to order from Amazon. That’s why a 1 star.

Phillip Seitz

2017-05

Love this place! Has everything you need as a teacher, and I was able to buy things for both of my sisters classes and my friend's special needs pediatric therapy classes. All for relatively cheap!

Tish Watson

2023-05

Awesome store! Love ❤, great staff and products! My son loves ALL the things there!!!!

Brenna Kelley

2019-05

Love this place! My daughter and I go to the craft opportunities on Saturday mornings. Then I shop! Lots of cute educational things!

Tyler Cabanaw

2023-05

Great place for resources and activities for all grades and ability levels. If they don't have something, they do everything they can to find it

Devon Ramirez

2018-05

A very clean and well-organized business. They should consider a few more associates to walk the floor and find out the customers interests or areas of study.

Morgan Johnson

2023-07

Such a friendly crew of people! Always helpful too!

Shannon Barchett

2020-05

OMGOODNESS! I get into trouble between my students and granddaughter! They have sooo many awesome educational supplies and toys for all ages!!

Ami Huggler

2021-05

The staff is willing to go out of their way to help you.The store is always clean and well stocked.

Natalie Clouse

2022-05

Love this store! Great customer service and excellent product selection.

Mike Mason

2022-05

Great customer service, friendly staff and excellent selection of learning/teaching tools.

Kat Cox

2021-05

Love this place. They always help me out when I need something for my girls.

Rodengod

2020-05

Lots of traditional and contemporary tools for teaching kids. Better suited to classrooms than home schooling in my opinion.